What Dating Advice Have You Gotten From Your Parents?

After my first real boyfriend (Bobby) broke up with me in 8th grade, I'll never forget what my mother told me to make me feel better -- "You've got to kiss a few frogs before you meet your prince."

It wasn't exactly what I wanted to hear since Bobby was the only "frog" I wanted to be with, but I guess a mother's experience is worth much more than I could give her credit for at my young age. Over 15 years later, I finally see her point.

I'm sure your mother and father gave you plenty of advice on dating and relationships. - some I'm sure you probably didn't agree with (and still don't), and some that was invaluable.

my mother always said, "fool me once shame on u fool me twice shame on me." after i had a bf who was like that to me i understood wut she ment and now live by it. also my parents always said "never go to bed angry at eachother." and i never do, my bfa nd i always resolve ur issues before we go to bed, u never know wut will happen

My Grandmother said, "you marry who you go with" which makes sense, you arent going to meet a nice guy if you hang out with sketchy people.She also said not to marry an older man, bc he will "up and die on you" my grandfather died 16 years ago and he was 6 years older than my grandmother(the guy I was dating at the time was also 6 years older than me). Of course her "boyfriend" now is also 6 years older than her- she doesnt really follow her own advice.My mom said "give geeks a chance". I finally gave a geek a chance and of course I married him- mom was right, and hes only 2 months older than me so my grandmother is happy too.

My Grandmother said, "you marry who you go with" which makes sense, you arent going to meet a nice guy if you hang out with sketchy people.
She also said not to marry an older man, bc he will "up and die on you" my grandfather died 16 years ago and he was 6 years older than my grandmother(the guy I was dating at the time was also 6 years older than me). Of course her "boyfriend" now is also 6 years older than her- she doesnt really follow her own advice.
My mom said "give geeks a chance". I finally gave a geek a chance and of course I married him- mom was right, and hes only 2 months older than me so my grandmother is happy too.

My mother's big one was "Actions speak louder than words" which is so true in a relationship...
Oh and she used to tell me that things should be perfect in the beginning because they'll never get better, only worse. Sounds kind of cynical but it's right on...if things are perfect in the honeymoon stage that's a huge red flag.

My father once told me, "Don't have a boyfriend before you're in college!", hehehe.
My parents didn't tell me anything about dating or to heal a broken heart. But my grandma did. She told me, to be with a man who loves his parents. The way he treats the parents could show the real him.
And I found it true.

My father once told me, "Don't have a boyfriend before you're in college!", hehehe.My parents didn't tell me anything about dating or to heal a broken heart. But my grandma did. She told me, to be with a man who loves his parents. The way he treats the parents could show the real him.And I found it true.

from my mom:"do not act like a spoiled brat, he's your boyfriend, the guy you love, be a good girlfriend.""never ask out a guy first."from my dad:"let him be the aggressor, you play with his game" (do not look for him, act too clingy, before you two have commitments)and tons of others actually haha

from my mom:
"do not act like a spoiled brat, he's your boyfriend, the guy you love, be a good girlfriend."
"never ask out a guy first."
from my dad:
"let him be the aggressor, you play with his game" (do not look for him, act too clingy, before you two have commitments)
and tons of others actually haha

Oh, and any of my mum's advice was always somewhere along the lines of "treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen". Which works, but I've sure grown out of that. I've now tailored it more to the notion of giving each other space, and never being clingy!

My dad always tells me to be ruthless. I've had more than my fair share of highly obsessive boyfriends and I don't think my dad likes it, haha. He doesn't mean that I should be cruel, just that I shouldn't waste my time on guys who are bad for me.He also advised me to not get married until I'm 30. I don't know if I'll make it quite that far, but it's definitely made me in no hurry to get engaged. I was talking to him just the other day about relationships and he told me that as long as a my partner and I are always honest with each other about what we want out of life, and each other, we'll have a good shot. I love my dad! I think my main challenge is finding someone who's as good as him. I don't mean that in a creepy way... I hope you know what I mean! He's set a very high standard for what a good life partner means to me. :)

My dad always tells me to be ruthless. I've had more than my fair share of highly obsessive boyfriends and I don't think my dad likes it, haha. He doesn't mean that I should be cruel, just that I shouldn't waste my time on guys who are bad for me.
He also advised me to not get married until I'm 30. I don't know if I'll make it quite that far, but it's definitely made me in no hurry to get engaged.
I was talking to him just the other day about relationships and he told me that as long as a my partner and I are always honest with each other about what we want out of life, and each other, we'll have a good shot.
I love my dad! I think my main challenge is finding someone who's as good as him. I don't mean that in a creepy way... I hope you know what I mean! He's set a very high standard for what a good life partner means to me. :)

Nothing really. When I'd break up with a bf. She'd just go "Well, that happens""Don't get married and have kids too young. Advance in your career"I totally agree with that. I don't want to get married till I'm like 35.